Do regulations clarify what will occur when the interconnected grid reaches a mini-grid?

No

To convert from a power producer to a power distributor that buys electricity from the interconnected grid and resells to its local customers

No

To sell electricity to the interconnected grid operator and no longer sell electricity to retail customers

No

To sell its distribution grid to the interconnected grid operator and receive compensation for the sale of the asset

No

Other

No

Do the regulations detail procedures for consumers to get connected to minigrids?

No

Do the regulations differ by size of minigrids?

No

Are mini-grid operators legally allowed to charge a different tariff from the national tariff?

Yes

Is there a retail electricity tariff schedule for minigrids?

No

Examples of minigrid tariffs

0

Name of the regulation on minigrid tariffs

Click for moreRural Electrification Policy - 2006

Are there publicly funded mechanisms to secure viability gap funding for operators?

Yes

Do subsidies exist for minigrids?

Yes

Details on subsidies for minigrids

Click for moreUpto 30% of capital costs for off-grid solar PV systems if they use PV modules made in India

Name of the document referring to minigrid subsidies

Click for moreRemote Village Electrification Programme

Do subsidies exist for power generators?

Yes

Do subsidies exist for energy storage systems?

No

Do subsidies exist for distribution systems?

No

Do subsidies exist for monitoring systems?

No

Do subsidies exist for other equipment related to minigrids?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for minigrid systems?

Yes

Details on duty exemptions for minigrids

Solar equipment

Name of the document referring to mini-grid duty exemptions

Click for moreLetter from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy "Grant of exemption of exercise duty and concessional custom duty on the procurement of material / components required for setting up mini-grid and micro-grid photovolatic solar power plants" - 2013

Do duty exemptions exist for power generators?

Yes

Do duty exemptions exist for energy storage systems?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for distribution systems?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for monitoring systems?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for other equipment related to minigrids?

No

Do subsidies exist for stand-alone systems?

Yes

Do subsidies exist for solar modules?

No

Do subsidies exist for batteries?

No

Do subsidies exist for charge controllers?

No

Do subsidies exist for power conditioning equipment?

No

Do subsidies exist for safety equipment?

No

Do subsidies exist for other equipment related to stand-alone systems?

No

Details on subsidies for stand-alone systems

Click for moreFinancial Support for extending subsidy - for installation of 68,000 Solar Photovoltaic lights and small capacity systems through NABARD/RRB’s, Nationalized banks and Cooperative banks under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)

Name of the document referring to subsidies for stand-alone systems

Power for All

Do duty exemptions exist for stand-alone systems?

No

Details on duty exemptions for stand-alone systems

0

Name of the document referring to duty exemptions for stand-alone systems

0

Do duty exemptions exist for solar modules?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for batteries?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for charge controllers?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for power conditioning equipment?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for safety equipment?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for other equipment related to stand-alone systems?

No

Are there legal restrictions that limit the prices standalone home system retailers or service providers can charge?

No

Are there specific financing facilities available to support operators/consumers to develop/purchase stand-alone home systems?

No

Are there specific market financing facilities available to support operators to develop stand-alone systems?

No

Are there specific government financing facilities available to support operators to develop stand-alone systems?

No

Are there specific market financing facilities available to support consumers to purchase stand-alone standalone systems?

No

Are there specific government financing facilities available to support consumers to purchase stand-alone standalone systems?

No

Are there technical standards detailing the requirements for minigrids to connect the grid?

Yes

Are technical standards made publicly available?

Yes

Name of the document detailing technical standards

Click for moreGuidelines for off-grid and decentralized solar applications & rooftop and other small solar power plants

Are there safety standards for minigrids?

Yes

Are these safety standards made publicly available?

Yes

Name of the document detailing safety standards

Click for moreGuidelines for off-grid and decentralized solar applications & rooftop and other small solar power plants

Does the government implement certification programs for minigrid installers?

No

Does the government provide or endorse certification programs for one or more components or equipment required for minigrids?

No

Has the government adopted international quality standards for stand-alone systems?

Sub Indicators

Are there publicly funded mechanisms to secure viability gap funding for operators?

Yes

Do subsidies exist for minigrids?

Yes

Details on subsidies for minigrids

Click for moreUpto 30% of capital costs for off-grid solar PV systems if they use PV modules made in India

Name of the document referring to minigrid subsidies

Click for moreRemote Village Electrification Programme

Do subsidies exist for power generators?

Yes

Do subsidies exist for energy storage systems?

No

Do subsidies exist for distribution systems?

No

Do subsidies exist for monitoring systems?

No

Do subsidies exist for other equipment related to minigrids?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for minigrid systems?

Yes

Details on duty exemptions for minigrids

Solar equipment

Name of the document referring to mini-grid duty exemptions

Click for moreLetter from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy "Grant of exemption of exercise duty and concessional custom duty on the procurement of material / components required for setting up mini-grid and micro-grid photovolatic solar power plants" - 2013

Do duty exemptions exist for power generators?

Yes

Do duty exemptions exist for energy storage systems?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for distribution systems?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for monitoring systems?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for other equipment related to minigrids?

No

Do subsidies exist for stand-alone systems?

Yes

Do subsidies exist for solar modules?

No

Do subsidies exist for batteries?

No

Do subsidies exist for charge controllers?

No

Do subsidies exist for power conditioning equipment?

No

Do subsidies exist for safety equipment?

No

Do subsidies exist for other equipment related to stand-alone systems?

No

Details on subsidies for stand-alone systems

Click for moreFinancial Support for extending subsidy - for installation of 68,000 Solar Photovoltaic lights and small capacity systems through NABARD/RRB’s, Nationalized banks and Cooperative banks under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)

Name of the document referring to subsidies for stand-alone systems

Power for All

Do duty exemptions exist for stand-alone systems?

No

Details on duty exemptions for stand-alone systems

0

Name of the document referring to duty exemptions for stand-alone systems

0

Do duty exemptions exist for solar modules?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for batteries?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for charge controllers?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for power conditioning equipment?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for safety equipment?

No

Do duty exemptions exist for other equipment related to stand-alone systems?

No

Are there legal restrictions that limit the prices standalone home system retailers or service providers can charge?

No

Are there specific financing facilities available to support operators/consumers to develop/purchase stand-alone home systems?

No

Are there specific market financing facilities available to support operators to develop stand-alone systems?

No

Are there specific government financing facilities available to support operators to develop stand-alone systems?

No

Are there specific market financing facilities available to support consumers to purchase stand-alone standalone systems?

No

Are there specific government financing facilities available to support consumers to purchase stand-alone standalone systems?

No

Are there technical standards detailing the requirements for minigrids to connect the grid?

Yes

Are technical standards made publicly available?

Yes

Name of the document detailing technical standards

Click for moreGuidelines for off-grid and decentralized solar applications & rooftop and other small solar power plants

Are there safety standards for minigrids?

Yes

Are these safety standards made publicly available?

Yes

Name of the document detailing safety standards

Click for moreGuidelines for off-grid and decentralized solar applications & rooftop and other small solar power plants

Does the government implement certification programs for minigrid installers?

No

Does the government provide or endorse certification programs for one or more components or equipment required for minigrids?

No

Has the government adopted international quality standards for stand-alone systems?

Is the energy efficiency code for new residential buildings its own stand-alone, separate code or part of the overall building code?

No

Is the energy efficiency code for new commercial buildings its own stand-alone, separate code or part of the overall building code?

No

Is there any provision for regular updates to the code for new residential buildilngs?

No

Is there any provision for regular updates to the code for new commercial buildings?

No

EE building code regulations

When was the code last updated for residential buildings?

0

When was the code last updated for commercial buildings?

0

Is there a system to ensure compliance with building energy efficiency codes?

No

Is it carried out by a third party?

No

Are renovated residential buildings required to meet a building energy codee?

No

Are renovated commercial buildings required to meet a building energy code?

No

Is the energy efficiency code for renovated residential buildings different from the code for new buildings?

No

Is the energy efficiency code for renovated commercial buildings different from the code for new buildings?

No

Is the energy efficiency code for renovated residential buildings its own stand-alone, separate code or part of the overall building code?

No

Is the energy efficiency code for renovated commercial buildings its own stand-alone, separate code or part of the overall building code?

No

Is there any provision for regular updates to the code for renovated residential buildings?

No

Is there any provision for regular updates to the code for renovated commercial buildings?

No

Is there a mandatory standardized rating or labeling system for the energy performance of existing buildings?

No

Is the labeling scheme or rating adopted from external standards?

No

Are commercial and residential buildings required to disclose property energy usage at the point of sale or when leased?

No

Are large commercial and residential buildings required to disclose property energy usage annually?

No

Are there mandates or targets for new building stocks to achieve high quality energy efficiency certifications, such as LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) (e.g. percentage of new building stocks that must be LEED certified)?